As the capital, Beijing is the political, economic, transportation, cultural and tourist center of China. It is also a gourmet city with a collection of various dishes from all over the country. Almost all the local dishes in China can be found here without much effort. There are the Palace dishes for your taste of royal life, the Official dishes for the convenience of your business, the Literati dishes for cultivated personages, Muslim dishes, nourishing medicinal diet and vegetarian food. The most notable are snacks like Three-Delicacy Stuffed Steamed Dumpling (with dough gather at the top), Jellied Bean Curd and Stewed Lamb Head.